How to prevent rugby injuries

Rugby is a great, athletic game with the force of football, finesse of soccer and strategy of chess. Ok, maybe not chess, but there is a cerebral part to the game that many people don’t see when they watch.

It is a very physical game that can cause a number of injuries. The most common rugby injuries include:

Concussions – Due to the nature of the contact sport itself, concussions are always a concern due to lack of protections.

Strains and sprains – Mostly due to the back and forth, stop and go method of rugby, strains and sprains are a common occurrence.

Shoulder injuries – The scrum of a rugby game is a forceful place to be and can cause traumatic injuries of the shoulder.